Section 1 of 29, Columba Way
Baile Mòr to Bunessan
6.7 miles (10.9 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: NM 285 239. Finish: NM 382 218. OS grid.
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Still being developed. Its line and length may change. The Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum is still developing this route from Iona to St Andrews. No length or end points are published yet, and it isn't waymarked. Source: sprf.org.uk.
Up and down
About 135 m of climbing and 134 m of descent; highest point 45 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Baile Mòr.
- Car park
- Car park, 20 m from the start. Directions NM 285 239
Getting back
The section finishes at Bunessan. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 87%.
About 87% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 33 m in a kilometre (1 in 30), starting 5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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